Free Pregnancy Tests in Sarasota County
How do you know if you’re pregnant? Take the test and find out. If you are trying to get pregnant, or you are worried you might have an unplanned pregnancy, pregnancy testing at Planned Parenthood is an important tool to get fast and accurate results. And now at the Sarasota County Planned Parenthood location, free pregnancy testing is available!
As experts in women’s health, Planned Parenthood can help you determine if you are pregnant and then help you make the decisions that are right for you, whether than means advice on parenting, adoption, or deciding to have an abortion. At Planned Parenthood, we are here to help you through your pregnancy, starting with the pregnancy test:
- Pregnancy test available with an appointment or as a walk-in
- Very accurate pregnancy testing performed by medical professionals
- Fast, confidential results available
For those who require confirmation of pregnancy paperwork, there is a $10 fee. Pregnancy tests at other Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida locations (including St. Petersburg, Tampa, Fort Myers, Lakeland, Manatee, and Winter Haven) start at $20.
If you decide to have a free pregnancy test at the Sarasota County Planned Parenthood location, you may have some questions. Please feel free to review the pregnancy Q&A below, or ask a Planned Parenthood clinic staff member for more information.
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What Is a Pregnancy Test?
Pregnancy tests are usually simple urine tests that show if a woman is pregnant. They test for a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG). HCG is released when a fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus. HCG is only found in a woman's body if she is pregnant.
You can either take a home pregnancy test or go to a health care provider for one. Home pregnancy tests are sold in most drugstores and cost about $15. If you take a home test, it's important to follow all of the instructions in the package of the home pregnancy test. The results will be either positive — meaning pregnant — or negative — meaning not pregnant.
Health care providers can also test if you're pregnant by testing your blood. But blood pregnancy tests aren't done very often. This page focuses on urine pregnancy tests.
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When Can I Take a Pregnancy Test?
Women can take a pregnancy test as soon as their period is late. Some pregnancy tests even work a few days before a missed period. Read the label on the pregnancy test box to see when the test may become effective.
Be aware that tests become more accurate as you get closer to the date of your expected period. Pregnancy tests are most effective once the woman has already missed her period.
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How Accurate Are Pregnancy Tests?
Pregnancy tests are very accurate. Most home pregnancy tests work 99 out of 100 times if used after a missed period. They can be less effective if women take the pregnancy test too early, if women do not use it correctly, or if the expiration date on the pregnancy test has passed.
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What If My Pregnancy Test Is Positive?
If the pregnancy test is positive, that means you're pregnant. If you've taken a home pregnancy test, it's important to visit a health care provider for another test. A health care provider can confirm the results, discuss your options with you if you are unsure about what to do, and help you get prenatal care if you want to continue your pregnancy.
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What If My Pregnancy Test Is Negative?
A negative result from a home pregnancy test means you're unlikely to be pregnant. But sometimes it means you've taken the pregnancy test too early to know for sure. Wait until a day or two after your missed period and take another test to be sure.
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What If I Can't Tell If My Pregnancy Test Is Positive or Negative?
Women sometimes find the results of pregnancy tests hard to read. If it's unclear whether the home pregnancy test you've taken is positive or negative, visit a health care provider for another test. Staff at your local Planned Parenthood health center can give you a pregnancy test and talk with you about your next steps.
